Held in hoar frost

The world held in a
frosted
suspended animation
everything held on
a pause button
glittering
shimmering
dreamlike
touched by
the ice-queen’s cloak.

Winter has finally arrived
painting leaves
grass
trees
with a delicate whiteness.

dangerous beauty


the garden is awash
with wonder
each tendril
leaf
petal
decorated with a
mass of ice crystals
a hoar frost.

The spider’s web
hangs weighted
attracting a different
kind of feast.

Winter has finally arrived.

© 31 Jan 19